1898 Launceston by-election

The 1898 Launceston by-election was held on 3 August 1898. It was held due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP Thomas Owen. It was retained by the Liberal candidate Sir John Fletcher Moulton.

Launceston by-election, 1898[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Liberal	John Fletcher Moulton	3,951	58.0	+3.0
	Liberal Unionist	Sir Frederick Wills	2,863	42.0	-3.0
Majority			1,088	16.0	+6.0
Turnout			6,814	71.7	+1.6
	Liberal hold		Swing	+3.0

References

1. British parliamentary election results, 1885-1918 (Craig)